Learner Assessment Booklet

Unit: Preparation for Work

Level: 1
Credit Value: 3
Unit Code: HC4/1/QQ/012
QCA Code: A/103/0043

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Progression: This Unit is also available at Level 2

This document is a guide only and can be amended to suit individual needs.

The Diversity of Learning

UNIT TITLE: Preparation for Work

LEVEL: One
CREDIT VALUE: 3
UNIT CODE: HC4/1/QQ/012 A
CCREDITED UNIT NO: A/103/0043
This unit has 8 learning outcomes.

LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will: The learner can:
1. Identify and explore possible career options. 1.1. Investigate recorded career option/s which suits
his/her requirements.
1.2. Outline limitations of a criminal record on career
choice.

2. Understand employers/trainers’ needs and 2.1. List needs and expectations for employers for
expectations. options recorded.
2.2. List needs and expectations for trainers for option
recorded

3. Complete a job/training application form and C.V. 3.1. Complete two simple application forms in a correct
and legible manner.
3.2. Complete a simple C.V. including essential
information.

4. Understand how careers services and other 4.1. Record the ways in which agencies can assist.
agencies can assist in providing advice and 4.2. Identify how to access these agencies.
information.

5. Understand how to conduct him/herself at 5.1. Present and conduct him/herself appropriately
interview. in an interview situation, including appearance,
manner and conduct.

6. State how to identify job/training opportunities in 6.1. List the sources of information available in a local
a local area. area.

7. Prepare a simple realistic career action plan for 7.1. Produce a simple realistic action plan for job/
future job/training. training for the short term giving options.

8. Understand the purpose of records of 8.1. Describe the contents of records of achievement/
achievement/progress files and their content. progress files.
8.2. Explain the importance of these.

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AC 1.1 Investigate recorded career option/s which suit your requirements

Your assessor will work with you to source career options and you may
want to include any advertisements, websites with your assessment
booklet.

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AC 1.2 Outline the limitations of a criminal record on career choice

AC 2.1 List needs and expectations for employers for 2 options recorded
AC 2.2 List needs and expectations for trainers for 2 options recorded

Career/job option:

Needs of employer

Expectations of employer
 Career/job option:

Needs of employer

Expectations of employer

Career/job option:

Needs of trainer

Expectations of trainer

Career/job option:

Needs of trainer

Expectations of trainer

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Learner signature:
AC 3.1 Complete two simple application forms in a correct and legible manner

Please include 2 application forms with your assessment booklet. Your

assessor will reference these.

AC 3.2 Complete a simple C.V. including essential information

Please include a completed CV with your assessment booklet. Your

assessor will reference this.
AC 4.1 Record the ways in which agencies can assist in providing advice & information

AC 4.2 Identify how to access 2 agencies

AC 5.1 Present and conduct him/herself appropriately in an interview situation

You will take part in some mock interviews and your assessor will observe you.

Activity Tick if achieved ()

Appearance
Manner
Conduct

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AC 6.1 List 3 sources of job/training information available in your local area

Job/training information source

AC 7.1 Produce a simple realistic action plan for job/training for the short term giving options

Insert your plan HERE

AC 8.1 Describe how important records of achievement/progress files are.

AC 8.2 Explain the importance of these

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Learner signature:
 Assessment
Documentation
Assessment Grid: Completed by Assessor

Course: Course code: Learner name:

Unit title: Unit code: Assessor/Assessor:

Preparation for Work HC4/1/QQ/012

Level: 1 Credit value: 3 Internal Moderator:

Learning Achieved Portfolio

Assessor Date Internal Moderator Date
Outcomes (Delete) Page

1 Yes/No

2 Yes/No

3 Yes/No

4 Yes/No

5 Yes/No

6 Yes/No

7 Yes/No

8 Yes/No
Assessment record: Completed by Assessor

Course: Course code: Learner name:

Unit title: Unit code: Assessor/Assessor:

Preparation for Work HC4/1/QQ/012

Level: 1 Credit value: 3 Internal Moderator:

Assessor Assessment decisions:

Achievement of unit is confirmed: Yes/No

Signature of Assessor:

Date:

This form is used to confirm that assessment has taken place and that the learner has achieved the
unit.
UNIT TITLE: Preparation for Work

LEVEL: One
CREDIT VALUE: 3
UNIT CODE: HC4/1/QQ/012 A
CCREDITED UNIT NO: A/103/0043

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
Guidance:
This grid gives details of the assessment activities to be used with the unit attached.
Please refer to the NOCN Centre Handbook for definitions of each activity and the expectations for assessment
practice and evidence for moderation.

The assessment activities for this unit are indicated in the table below:
Key: P = Prescribed – this assessment method must be used to assess the unit.
O = Optional – this assessment method could be used to assess the unit.

Case study Project

Written question & answer/test/exam O Role play/simulation P
Essay O Practical demonstration
Report Group discussion O
Oral question and answer O Performance/exhibition
Written description O Production of artefact
Reflective log / diary Practice file

Signposting Key Skills

This unit offers clear opportunities for learners to provide evidence of achievement in Key Skills
achievement in the following skill area/s:

Key Skill Wider Key Skill

Communication ✓ Working with others
Information Technology Problem solving
Application of Number Improving Own Learning and Performance ✓

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